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June 2, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Navy Accepts Final Flight IIA Destroyer

General Dynamics Bath Iron Works has delivered the future USS Patrick Gallagher (DDG-127), the final Flight IIA destroyer in the US Navy’s Arleigh Burke-class program. Named in honor of...

June 2, 2026
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Communication and Electronics

Naver Launches New Defense AI Division

South Korean technology giant Naver has created a specialized defense artificial intelligence task force to adapt its AI models and cloud-computing infrastructure for military applications. Led by Naver Cloud...

June 2, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Turkey Eyes Joint Drone Program With Japan

Turkey has announced plans to deepen defense-industrial cooperation with Japan through the joint development and production of unmanned aerial systems. Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan emphasized that Turkey’s mature...

June 2, 2026
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Unmanned Systems

Canada Starts Production of Ukrainian Drones

Canada and Ukraine have strengthened their defense cooperation through a new industrial partnership aimed at manufacturing Ukrainian-designed reconnaissance unmanned aerial systems in Canada. The agreement, signed between defense agencies...

June 1, 2026
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Air Platforms

Data Patterns Developing AMCA Cockpit

The successful maiden flight of Russia’s twin-seat Su-57D stealth fighter has generated renewed discussion regarding India’s possible involvement in the program. Developed with export customers in mind, the aircraft...

June 1, 2026
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Missile & Missile Defence

Zen Unveils 400km+ HyperStrike System

India’s Intelligence, Surveillance, Target Acquisition and Reconnaissance (ISTAR) aircraft program has entered a decisive acquisition phase following approval for three specialized aircraft. Designed to strengthen the Indian Air Force’s...

June 1, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Ultra Maritime to Support River-Class Fleet

India’s next-generation S-5 ballistic missile submarine program has entered a significant development phase, with steel-cutting activities for the first vessel reportedly commencing at the Shipbuilding Centre in Visakhapatnam. While...

June 1, 2026
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Land Platforms

Elbit Wins $350M Tank Upgrade Deal

The Indian Air Force is undertaking a comprehensive modernization and sustainment effort for its MiG-29UPG fighter fleet to ensure operational relevance through the 2030s while reducing dependence on foreign...

June 1, 2026
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Weapons and Munition

FN Upgrades Legendary MAG Machine Gun

Belgian defense manufacturer FN Herstal has introduced the FN MAG Tactical with Long Rail, a modernized version of its widely used 7.62×51mm NATO machine gun designed to better accommodate...

June 1, 2026
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Naval Platforms

Canada Picks Thales Sonar for Destroyers

Lockheed Martin Canada has awarded Thales Canada a contract to provide the advanced S2087 anti-submarine warfare sonar system for the Royal Canadian Navy’s future River-class destroyers. The system, part...